- Accompany residents in the Western Home Communities bus to medical appointments.
- Accompany residents in the Western Home Communities bus on Fridays from 1:30 - 4:00 shopping
- Assist residents to Chapel on Sunday mornings
- Lead a men’s group
- Provide entertainment for an afternoon activity - musical instrument, singing, musical group, other
- Volunteer at our annual Friends Breakfast
- Work in the Friends Store - 2 hours once a month
- Serve refreshments in Thalman Square
- Serve on the Friends Board
- Teach residents e-mail and internet use
- Weed and water the flowers in the Friends Forever Gardens
FRIENDS Mission Statement
To enhance the quality of life of residents of Western Home Communities
Motto
Join hands in service. Together we can make a difference. Volunteers provide the link between our motto and our mission
| F | = Friendship | | R | = Rewarding | | I | = Inspiring | | E | = Extending | | N | = Networking | | D | = Delivering | | S | = Satisfying | The purpose of FRIENDS of Western Home Communities is to promote the mission of Western Home Communities and its programs through volunteer services. Your volunteer time and donations allow FRIENDS to complete projects that benefit the residents of Western Home Communities. Past projects include: - “Friends Forever” raised gardens at the Main Campus
- Provided Wii’s for each building and large screen TVs
- Purchase of buses for resident transportation
- Automatic entrance doors for Martin Health Center
- Dressers for resident rooms in Martin Health Center
FRIENDS meets each month to discuss ideas and volunteer opportunities. The annual fundraiser of the FRIENDS is a community breakfast held each September. Other fundraisers at each of our communities include the sale of handmade greeting cards as well as annual calendars featuring photos from Western Home Communities’ residents. Also, donated furniture is offered for sale to staff and residents each month. Their Speakers’ Bureau hosts a guest speaker each month at one of our retirement communities. Volunteers are a vital part of our community. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Leisure/Volunteer Services at 277-2141.
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